Question

question 9
in schenck v. united states, why did the supreme court limit the first amendment right to free speech?
the leaflets offended military officials
the leaflets undermined the effectiveness of the draft
the leaflets were unpatriotic
the leaflets presented \a clear and present danger\

Explanation:

In Schenck v. United States, the Supreme - Court established the "clear and present danger" test. The Court held that when speech presents a clear and present danger, such as the leaflets in question interfering with the draft during wartime, the First - Amendment right to free speech can be limited.

Answer:

The leaflets presented "a clear and present danger"